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Palsey Family History

Palsey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Paley, Halsey, Palley, Palser, Passey, Palmer, Halley, Halse, Galley

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Where is the Palsey family from?

You can see how Palsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Palsey families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Palsey families living in Leicestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Palsey's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Palsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Palsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Palsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Palsey. For the veterans among your Palsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palsey lifespan?

Average Palsey life expectancy in 1978 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palsey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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